Anthea
Pronunciation: [ ANTH-ee-uh ]
Anthea is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,481 in the US, popular nicknames include Ant, Any, and Antie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Anthea is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ANTH-ee-uh.
Parents who love the name Anthea often also consider Florentina, Chauna, Ai .
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Historical Record
Anthea first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 809 babies have been named Anthea in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anthea is past its peak , currently ranked #11,481 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,481
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Anthea
Anthea is a girl name .
Anthea is currently ranked #11,481 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Anthea include Ant, Any, Antie, and Anthie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Anthea include Anthonella . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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